This Mother's Day, Gift Yourself Some ‘Me Time'

Motherhood is a rewarding and fulfilling experience. After months of anticipation, you have your bundle of joy in your arms. It is an exciting, yet tiring time for you. While you and your baby are settling into a new schedule, remember to take time out for yourself, says Dr Subhashini N S, natural product innovations, DSG, The Himalaya Drug Company.

- Dr Subhashini N S

As a new mother, it’s only natural that you are completely doting on your little one. However, this might lead to depriving yourself, and your body, of the care and attention required to recuperate post-delivery. Taking time out of your routine to treat yourself can have a strong impact on your overall happiness and health. This Mother’s Day, celebrate yourself. Whether you have five minutes or 15, pledge to focus on your well-being to regain your strength, health, and vitality. As they say, a healthy mommy makes a happy baby.

As you explore a whole new world of know-hows, you are bound to realise how each day sheds light on new discoveries, delights, and challenges. While motherhood redefines love as an unconditional bond you make with your baby, it also has a cascading effect in terms of emotional and physical complexities.

Here are a few simple ways of rejuvenating your body and soul: